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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.46, 1,437.96 and 698.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.46, 1,437.96 and 698.72 is: 1,048.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.46 : 1,437.96 = 698.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.46/1,437.96 = 698.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.46x = 1,437.96 × 698.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.46x = 1,004,731.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,731.41/958.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.28

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